No matter your age, you're never too old to play.
I facilitate a safe, equitable and stimulating environment to foster curiosity and experimental creative practices.
I love exploring the relationship between art forms. I have taught classes in drama, improv, yoga, circus arts, gymnastics and music.
Arts Educator
Teaching Resume
EXPRESSIVE ARTS
I completed an Expressive Arts Facilitation training program through The Northwest Creative & Expressive Arts Institute in pursuit of a ‘REACE’ accreditation (Registered Expressive Arts Consultant/Educator)with the
My artistic journey is inspired by arts activist Marty Pottenger and how they utilize different modalities, including theatre, to strengthen community dialogue around challenging issues.
I will apply my REACE accreditation and trainings to both my theatrical work; continuing to create my own devised works, and continuing to facilitate expressive arts practices in the Chicago community for artistic expression, personal growth, creative play, social action and community building.
The Great Umbrella
Expressive arts
process of layering art forms like poetry, visual art, music, movement and drama in a session so that participants are engaging in creative play, personal discovery and community connection.
In expressive arts we emphasize meaning having to do with the senses: Art awakens us, enlivens us, disturbs, confronts and inspires us. Come as you are, whoever you are, you are welcome here!
Awarded the Independent Artist Grant in 2025 by Chicago Department of Arts & Culture, I am excited to be supported in bringing Expressive Arts to Chicago communities in 2026!
Aloft Professional Training Program
Inner Critic
I facilitated visual art, movement and writing exercises to address the “Inner Critic” and how it impedes the creative process in act creation.
Misericordia Heart of Mercy
Dynamics in Movement & Music
Five Senses in Nature
Where I'm From
Collage and Me
Kindness
I facilitate expressive arts with the residents to build emotional literacy, social awareness and regulation techniques
Jenny G's Art Supply
Soul Collage
Regulation in Uncertain Times
Paint Poetry
Past, Present Future
I create two sessions each month for the Ravenswood community at Jenny G's!
Bring Expressive Arts to You!!
Tailored session theme
You can choose the art form
1hr - 3hrs long: you decide
Flexible Pricing
I'd love to bring Expressive Arts to you in your community! Please email me with your interest and I'll work with you to create a session designed just for you!
Current Employment
Aloft Circus Arts
Circus Arts Instructor
I lead beginning and advanced beginning trapeze classes for adults, with an emphasis on body awareness. mobility and anatomy. I also teach general circus arts and mixed aerial to kids 4-6 and 7- 12, incorporating vestibular and proprioceptive exercises to help their gross motor development and body awareness, as well as employing social emotional learning techniques to build positive relationships and emotional well-being.
Misericordia
Event Programming & Class Instructor
I bring fun and engaging social activities to the residents at Misericordia, who have severe and profound mental and physical disabilities. I create and teach music and movement for developmental classes and after work programs on campus. I facilitate an adaptable, arts integrated, sensory based curriculum that promotes teamwork, social connection and motor skills!
Bubbles Academy
Parent/Child Educator
I teach a variety of arts-integrated parent/child classes and CPS enrichment for children age 0-4 to promote healthy sensory, motor and emotional development. These classes are meant to strengthen the bond between a child and their primary caregiver, while teaching the adults how to gently facilitate their child's development, curiosity, ingenuity and autonomy.